Absolute Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91521) who makes doing an Owner Builder Course simple. All you need to do is click ‘Register Now' (it's free) create a username and password, login and start answering the questions! Best parts, you don't pay until you pass (you'll pass) and your certificate will be emailed to you upon completion (and once you've paid)!

A LITTLE EXTRA…

If you're in the early stages of research, we highly recommend you first speak with your local Council planning department (see link below).

When you've decided to go ahead + the OB course is complete (and White Card) + the design plans are done + you have costings, here's what you do:

Apply for an Owner Builder permit through the Qld Building and Construction Commission (refer state link below)

This permit process requires you to know your material and labour costs

Once the receipt for the permit is issued, you're ready to get the required building approvals (Development Application) BEFORE work can commence.

You can do this via your local Council or a private Certifier.

The building development approval will indicate what inspections MUST occur at different stages of the build.

Footings

Once footings are in place, have the levels been checked? Is the depth right?

Has it rained since the footings were done? If so, check again.

Have the footings been inspected and certified prior to concreting?

Is your concretor pouring footings and slab at the same time? If so, ensure all services are complete e.g. plumber, electrician

Underground plumbing

Are pipes in the correct position?Are drain holes in locations that will impact future work?

Underground electrical

Has any electrical work e.g. power to kitchen been completed?

Before pouring concrete

Has all formwork/boxing been correctly positioned?Has vapour barrier been installed?Do any penetrations need to be sealed? E.g. plumbingIs reinforcement in place?Has the required inspection been carried out?What measures have been discussed to avoid cracking in concrete once poured?If your flooring is polished concrete/exposed aggregate, have you discussed finish with concretor?Have all levels been worked out correctly? E.g. fall in bathroom, levels between rooms?